Healthcare

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

February 4, 2025

House Drug Policy Committee takes action to restrict kratom in Mississippi

While advocates claim the herbal substance has opioid-like benefits, state health leaders warn lawmakers of its highly addictive qualities that can lead to fatal overdoses.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari , Russ Latino •

February 2, 2025

Pharmacy benefit managers under Legislature’s microscope

Legislation that requires data be collected and shared on how much money PBMs earn in rebates from drug manufacturers passed the House, awaits action in Senate.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 31, 2025

House proposes changes to Mississippi CON laws with goal of improving medical access, reducing regulatory burden

Birthing centers, chemical dependency facilities, and more could be exempted from CON under the legislation approved by a bipartisan vote in the House this week.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 28, 2025

House revises presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women to align with federal guidelines

A 2024 Mississippi law is being revised to remove the requirement that women show proof of income, as directed by the federal government.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 16, 2025

Lawmakers hear how recent law changes have affected civil commitment processes

Two bills now in play are reducing bottlenecks in the criminal justice system, legislators told.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 9, 2025

State Dept. of Health approves changes to certain CON requirements, details seasonal infections

State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney provided the department updates in during a Mississippi State Board of Health meeting this week.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

December 6, 2024

State Health Officer concerned with Mississippi’s mortality rate

Dr. Daniel Edney recently told lawmakers that while he's concerned with Mississippians' life expectancy, there are bright spots in the state, such as a decline in infant deaths.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari , Frank Corder •

May 15, 2026

Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January

News | Joshua Rollo •

May 15, 2026

From Mississippi to defending America under the sea: One sailor’s journey to USS Greeneville

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 15, 2026

Judge blocks release of discovery materials in Jackson bribery case against Owens, Lumumba, Banks

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Business | Frank Corder •

May 11, 2026

Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville

Culture

Culture | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

May 15, 2026

These guys don’t just drive the team bus. They go the extra mile for the players who love them

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 15, 2026

Hope through the silence

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 14, 2026

Conformed to His image

Opinion

Opinion | Mike Ezell •

May 14, 2026

Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 13, 2026

Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

May 11, 2026

New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women